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Six concerned members of the Sylvester-McCaulley Water Supply Corporation gathered for the board’s annual financial meeting on Monday night. The meeting featured a lively exchange between attendees and leadership, which evolved into an extended question-and-answer session rather than a formal discussion. m Roenna Thomas

Six concerned members of the Sylvester-McCaulley Water Supply Corporation gathered for the board’s annual financial meeting on Monday night. The meeting featured a lively exchange between attendees and leadership, which evolved into an extended question-and-answer session rather than a formal discussion. m Roenna Thomas

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Sylvester-McCaulley Water Board Reports S10.5K deficit

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Sylvester- McCaulley Water Supply Corporation (WSC) finished the 2025 fiscal year with a drop in total net position of approximately $10,500, according to the annual financial report presented Monday night.
The Kessinger kids took on the Powder Snowman Challenge that kicked off Saturday and proved one thing: when the snow won’t pack, you just get more creative. And they weren’t the only ones. Check out what other DMC followers dreamed up on our Facebook page. ALEX KESSINGER

The Kessinger kids took on the Powder Snowman Challenge that kicked off Saturday and proved one thing: when the snow won’t pack, you just get more creative. And they weren’t the only ones. Check out what other DMC followers dreamed up on our Facebook page. ALEX KESSINGER

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West Texas Snow Storm Leaves Slick Roads, Outages, School Closures

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
A weekend winter storm and the hard freeze behind it left slick travel, scattered power outages and two days of class cancellations across the Concho Valley, Big Country and Double Mountains, as local agencies urged residents to take caution.
Kynadi Hjelmervik, 10, of McCaulley wears the crown she earned as Texas Polled Hereford Sweetheart in Belton. By Nicole Hjelmervik

Kynadi Hjelmervik, 10, of McCaulley wears the crown she earned as Texas Polled Hereford Sweetheart in Belton. By Nicole Hjelmervik

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THE CROWN STAYS. THE SASH GOES BACK. THE BARN WORK NEVER STOPS.

Tricia Hurt |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Kynadi Hjelmervik spent weeks cramming livestock history like it was the SATs.Flash cards. Study sessions with mom. The whole nine yards. When did Polled Herefords get discovered? She had it. Breed characteristics? Nailed it.
Family and friends remember 15-year-old Truett Mortensen, who died in an ATV accident near the Fisher–Kent County line on January 3. “He was so many things to so many people and will be missed beyond measure. What a blessing to have known him, what a blessing to have loved him. “ A verified Venmo account established through Spur Bank is helping raise funds to support the family. COURTESY PHOTO

Family and friends remember 15-year-old Truett Mortensen, who died in an ATV accident near the Fisher–Kent County line on January 3. “He was so many things to so many people and will be missed beyond measure. What a blessing to have known him, what a blessing to have loved him. “ A verified Venmo account established through Spur Bank is helping raise funds to support the family. COURTESY PHOTO

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FATAL ATV CRASH IN RURAL FISHER COUNTY

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, January 8, 2026
FISHER COUNTY — Emergency personnel from Fisher County and the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a fatal ATV crash shortly after noon on Saturday, January 3, that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy.
Auditor Mike Edgin of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC, reviews Aspermont ISD’s 2024–25 financial report during the district’s November meeting, highlighting strong reserves and improved year-end performance. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Auditor Mike Edgin of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC, reviews Aspermont ISD’s 2024–25 financial report during the district’s November meeting, highlighting strong reserves and improved year-end performance. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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AUDIT GIVES ASPERMONT ISD AN A

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees received a favorable audit report for fiscal year 2024–25, hearing from independent auditor Mike Edgin just before the Thanksgiving break that the district ended the year ahead of its final budget projections and continues to maintain a healthy financial position...
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board President Ellen Abernathy listens as CFO Lew Robbins presents the district’s September financial report during the board’s regular November meeting. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board President Ellen Abernathy listens as CFO Lew Robbins presents the district’s September financial report during the board’s regular November meeting. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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CASH UP, CREDIT DOWN

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
$1MThe Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board of directors reviewed the September financial report during its regular November meeting, noting that key indicators remain strong compared to the previous year.
IREN backs Fisher County nonprofits with $94.7K

IREN backs Fisher County nonprofits with $94.7K

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IREN backs Fisher County nonprofits with $94.7K

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Community volunteers, school leaders, and nonprofit organizers filled Longworth Gin on Nov. 13 as IREN hosted its first Fisher County Community Grant Reception, awarding a combined total of $94,690 to support local programs.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Car show and swap meet (Thomas Koerschgen, 541-225-7599) Watermelon eating contest, Rotan Veterans Park (check in 4:45 p.m.

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TEXAS SETS NEW RULES, BUT RURAL QUESTIONS REMAIN

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
STATE SETS DATA CENTER GRID RULES; WATER AND LOCAL CONTROL LAG BEHINDState regulators have settled how Texas will decide which large electricity users get onto the power grid, a question that bears directly on the data center projects the Chronicle has followed in Fisher and Stonewall counties.
Aspermont ISD Bond Work Targets Early August Completion

Aspermont ISD Bond Work Targets Early August Completion

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Aspermont ISD Bond Work Targets Early August Completion

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Aspermont ISD officials say major portions of the district’s bond-funded construction project remain on track for completion by early August, with locker room renovations nearing completion, asbestos abatement scheduled to begin and long-delayed plumbing work at the junior high finally set to...